New Babies at Disney's Animal Kingdom

photo: (c) Gene Duncan

There have been lots of lovely little additions to the Animal Kingdom (AK) family at Walt Disney World in Florida in the form of 3 baby warthogs and 2 oryx calves. 
The male trio of piglets were born on 1st July and are the first litter born to this proud mother who is doing a spectacular job of raising them. There are now 6 Warthogs in the AK troupe and the new arrivals will join their mother in Kilimanjaro Safaris in a few weeks. Unfortunately these wonderful creatures are not doing so well in the wild due to the destruction of their natural habitat. Lets hope these little cuties can help further educate park goers about the importance of caring for our environment.

photo: (c) Gene Duncan

2 male scimitar-horned oryx calves were born at the end of June, this is great news as this species is extinct in the wild due to poaching and other environmental challenges. These beautiful creatures are now being reintroduced back into parts of Senegal in Africa so hopefully with the continued work and support of people like the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund we will see them running free in the future.

During the birth of the calves one had to be delivered via cesarean due to complications and it was performed in full view of the public at Rafiki's Planet Watch in the Veterinary Center, guests have reported this as something truly special. So if you ever get the opportunity to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom it is definitely worth catching the train down there! 
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The best time I have found is first thing in the morning where you can see the vetenairy staff performing various check ups on the animals.

The Disney Worldwide Conservation fund established in 1995 on Earth Day (22nd April) since then, the DWCF has supported more than 800 projects with more than $14 million in grants to organizations and individuals working in 110 countries. Next time you are enjoying a day at Disney's Animal Kingdom stop by one of the shops and make a donation. You will also receive a badge (button) if you donate $1 or more to show your support and the great news is that Disney match your donation dollar for dollar! You can also donate in EPCOT at The Seas with Nemo and Friends where you donations goes towards marine based projects.